Rename sql server default instance name

  • Hi,

    We have a default sql server instance on server SERVER A.

    Now, we changed the server name to SERVER B and SQL server instance is NOT starting.

    What steps should I perform to rename the SQL Server instance to SERVER B?

    In the error log, it still looking for SERVER A.

  • What are the exact errors you are seeing in your errorlog when SQL tries to start?

    The Redneck DBA

  • Nothing should have been necessary. What's the exact errors?

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